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David Huntley serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences within Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Science, while maintaining his primary position as a Scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) since 2005. His dual academic-professional role bridges university education with federal geological research, focusing on Canada's natural resource management and geological hazard mitigation.
His educational background includes a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography and Geology from the University of Gloucestershire (1986), an M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Western Ontario (1990), and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of New Brunswick (1997), followed by a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Victoria's Centre for Earth and Ocean Research (1999).
Huntley's research centers on surficial geology, geomorphology, and geological hazards, with specific expertise in Quaternary/surficial geology, glacial geomorphology, terrain mapping, and hazard assessment for landslides, tsunamis, and climate change impacts. His work directly supports GSC's mandate for reducing risks to public safety, environment, and economy through advanced geological analysis. He additionally contributes to geoscience education as faculty at Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Division, tutoring undergraduate online courses.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on luminescence dating techniques applied to geological problems, particularly optical dating of feldspars and sediments. His research spans coastal reconstruction, dune activity chronology, mineral physics of luminescence processes, and Quaternary environmental change across Canadian and international sites including British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Australia.
Through his Geological Survey of Canada position, Huntley provides critical scientific input for national resource management and hazard mitigation strategies. His work integrates field observations with advanced dating methodologies to address contemporary challenges in geological hazard assessment and climate change adaptation, while his university affiliations extend his impact through academic training and knowledge dissemination.
